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Africa-Press – Ghana. <\/strong><\/span>The former chairman of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Frederick Worsemao Armah Blay, popularly called Freddie Blay, has revealed that the ministerial reshuffle by President Akufo-Addo could be partly an election strategy for the party in breaking the \u2018eight\u2019.<\/b><\/p>\n

In an exclusive interview, the former Ellembelle lawmaker noted that he is not privy to the reasons behind the move by President Nana Akufo-Addo. However, he did not mince words that the changes could be election-motivated.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat could be part of the strategy; why not? We are going for another election and the changes may be towards preparing for the next elections,\u201d he said, adding, \u201cThere have been incessant calls that there ought to be some changes.\u201d<\/p>\n

He, however, argued that the changes have come a little late, saying, \u201cI would have preferred if it had come a little earlier; be it as it may, it is better late than never.\u201d<\/p>\n

But the ex-chair of the NPP disagreed with assertions that the government prioritises winning the next election rather than bettering the lives of Ghanaians.<\/p>\n

Freddie Blay further stressed that calls to get the then finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, sacked earlier were targeting only an individual, indicating that governance is a collective effort.<\/p>\n

Former NPP Chairman Freddie Blay says the changes made to President Akufo-Addo’s government could be a move geared toward increasing the New Patriotic Party’s chances of winning the 2024 polls.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Director of Business Operations at Dalex Finance, Joe Jackson, has cast doubt on the significance of President Akufo-Addo\u2019s last-minute ministerial shake-up.<\/p>\n

He said the reshuffle does not seek to tackle the economic crisis facing the country.<\/p>\n

Reacting to the changes made by the President on Wednesday, February 14, the financial economist said, amongst other things, that \u201cit is not an economic performance reshuffle.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is an election shuffle, not a performance shuffle,\u201d the financial economist reiterated.<\/p>\n

The financial analyst also stressed that the changes made by the President make no difference as Ghanaians have made up their minds.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou can reshuffle all you like; it makes no difference,\u201d he said, adding, \u201cPeople have made up their minds and their perceptions about this regime already.\u201d<\/p>\n

Joe Jackson, however, lauded the experience of the newly appointed Minister for Finance, Mohammed Amin Adam, as a first-class economist but wondered how successful he would be considering the timing.<\/p>\n

\u201cNobody can doubt his credentials…is there enough time for him to make a difference? Is there enough time for him to put together pro-poor policies?\u201d he quizzed.<\/p>\n

In a related development, the former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, is set to be named a Senior Presidential Advisor to President Nana Akufo-Addo on all matters relating to the economy, according to sources familiar with the matter.<\/p>\n

He will take up the new mantle following the February 14th ministerial shuffle.<\/p>\n

Further reports corroborate this, clarifying that Ken Ofori-Atta\u2019s new portfolio will also see him serve as the president\u2019s special envoy on international investment and the capital markets.<\/p>\n

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